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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A256
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 QUAD BAND Series SGH-A256 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using This Manual ... 1 Instructional Icons ... 1 Important Safety Precautions ... 2 Getting Started ... 4 SIM Card ... 4 Activating Your Phone ... 4 Switching the Phone On and Off ... 8 Your Phone ... 9 Features of Your Phone ... 9 Phone Layout ...
  • Page 4 Entering Text ...28 Changing the Text Input Mode ... 28 Using T9 Mode ... 29 Using Number Mode ... 29 Entering Symbols ... 30 Transferring Files ...31 Menus ...32 Menu Navigation ... 32 List of Menu Functions ... 33 Call History ...34 All Calls ...
  • Page 5 Go to URL ... 60 Bookmarks ... 60 Messages ... 63 Create and Send a Message ... 63 Friends ... 66 Message Folders ... 66 Templates ... 69 Voice Mail ... 70 Delete by Folders ... 70 Messages Settings ... 70 Memory Status ...
  • Page 6 Solving Problems ...110 Health and Safety Information ...113 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ... 113 For Body Operation ... 114 Precautions When Using Batteries ... 115 Operating Environment ... 116 Electronic Devices ... 116 Potentially Explosive Environments ... 118 Emergency Calls ...

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Using This Manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions. Instructional Icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids: ...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 9: Sensible Use

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected. Note: If you are a Pay As You Go customer, you must make arrangements to activate you SIM card before it will work.

  • Page 11: Installing The Sim Card

    2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children. Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot (angled corner at the inner edge), then slide the card into the socket.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery

    3. Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Getting Started...

  • Page 13: The Phone

    Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Warning! For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On And Off

    Low Battery Indication When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge the battery to restore phone operation.

  • Page 15: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.  Bluetooth  Camera  Text messaging and picture messaging capability ...

  • Page 16: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Front View of Your Phone 1. Display: Provides all information needed to operate your phone. 2. Volume keys: Adjust ringer volume in standby mode, mute ringer when receiving a call, adjust volume during a call and move menu selection to top or bottom of the screen.
  • Page 17 5. Left soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key. 6. Send key: Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, press once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold to redial the most recent call. 7.

  • Page 18: Rear View Of Your Phone

    The shortcuts are: Press Left to access Call History. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor. When in the main menu screen, the left and right navigation keys access the previous menu selection and the next selection. Rear View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the rear elements of your phone.

  • Page 19: Display

    1. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC connection cable and travel adapter. 2. Camera lens: Used to take pictures. 3. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait. Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Area Icons Text and graphics...
  • Page 20 Icons Received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Call in progress. No network coverage available. Phone is accessing services on an Edge network. An alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 75. Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding”...

  • Page 21: Selecting Functions And Options

    Sound profile is set to Outdoor. Battery level. The more bars, the more power remaining. Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Front View of Your Phone” on page 10). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using.

  • Page 22: Clear Key

    Clear Key The Clear key [ ] is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use it to return to a previous menu.  If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace and delete the character. ...

  • Page 23: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service.

  • Page 24: Answering A Call

    Redialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays. To redial a number: 1.

  • Page 25: Missed Calls

    If the Any Key option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except [ Call Answer section in “General” on page 96 for more information. 2. End the call by pressing [ Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features.

  • Page 26: Silent Profile

    Sending a Message to a Missed Call To send a text or picture message to a missed call number: 1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above). 2. Scroll to the call you want to return, press <Options> and select Send Message.

  • Page 27: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. In Call Options During a call, press <Options> to access the following:  Hold: Places the call on hold.  New Call: Places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and dial another number.

  • Page 28: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    2. Enter the new number and press 3. To switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold, press <Options> and select Swap. 4. To finish, end each call by pressing [ Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the call cannot hear you.

  • Page 29: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send Keypad Tone option must be selected. Making a Multi-party Call Multi-party calling is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or “conference” call. Note: Please contact your service provider to determine if multi-party calling is supported.

  • Page 30: Sending A Sequence Of Dtmf Tones

    1. Press <Options> and select Remove. Highlight the participant you wish to drop and press [ necessary. The calls to the removed participant(s) are ended but you can continue to talk to the others. To end the call: When you want to end a multi-party call, press [ Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones Your phone normally sends a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tone each time a numeric key is pressed, but you can also choose to send a...

  • Page 31: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call Waiting-Voice Call option to Activate. For information on changing Call Waiting settings see “Call Waiting” on page 99. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.

  • Page 32: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested to enter any of the codes, enter the code and press <OK>. Except for the PUK and PUK2 codes, access codes can be changed using the Security menu (see the Security section in “Phone”...

  • Page 33: Pin2

    To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press <OK>. 2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press <OK>. 3. When the Confirm New PIN message displays, enter the same code again and press <OK>. If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession, the SIM card becomes invalid.

  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section explains the various text input modes for entering characters into your phone. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes required for entering text. Your phone has the following text input modes (indicated near the top right corner of the display when text entry is allowed): ...

  • Page 35: Using T9 Mode

    Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows you to enter words by entering a few letters then selecting the word from a pop- up list To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.

  • Page 36: Entering Symbols

    Entering Symbols The symbol menu lets you insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. Press to access symbols. select a symbol group select a symbol clear an entry insert the symbol(s) into your message cancel your input and return to the previous mode Entering Text Press the navigation keys...

  • Page 37: Transferring Files

    File transfer between your phone and a PC requires a PC with available USB port, installation of PC Studio on the PC, and a USB cable. Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio, consult the online help provided with the program.

  • Page 38: Menus

    Menus This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus quickly and easily.

  • Page 39: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions The menu structure is as follows: 1. Call History All Calls Missed Calls Calls Made Calls Received Speed Dial List Delete All Call Time 2. Contacts Contact List Add New Contact Group Speed Dial List Reject List Service Number FDN Contacts Contacts Settings...

  • Page 40: Call History

    Call History In this menu (Menu 1), you can:  View details of calls you missed, received or dialed  Add phone numbers from your call history to Speed Dial  View the length of calls made and received While in any of the call lists, press <Options> to access the following functions: ...

  • Page 41: Missed Calls

    You can access the most recent numbers in All Calls by pressing Idle mode. Missed Calls This menu (Menu 1.2) lets you view a list of calls you received but did not answer. 1. From the Idle screen, press Calls. 2.

  • Page 42: Speed Dial List

    Speed Dial List Using Speed Dial (Menu 1.5), you can assign up to eight phone numbers from your Contact List to number keys 2 to 9 and dial them whenever you want simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Note: Speed dial key 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number.

  • Page 43: Delete All

    Using Speed Dial From Idle mode, you can speed-dial the numbers assigned to numeric keys 2 to 9 by pressing and holding the key until the phone begins dialing. Delete All This menu (Menu 1.6) allows you to delete all of the records in one or more call record types.

  • Page 44: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu (Menu 2) is used to manage your contact list. You can store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list.

  • Page 45: Add New Contact

     Call: Initiates a call to the highlighted contact.  Copy to Phone/SIM Card: Lets you copy the selected contact or all contacts between Phone and SIM Card.  Send Business Card: Allows you to send a picture message containing your Business Card to the selected entry.

  • Page 46: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

     Last Name: For recording the contact’s last name.  Mobile: Allows entry of a mobile phone number.  Home: Allows entry of a home number for this contact.  Office: Allows entry of an office number for this contact. ...
  • Page 47 Note: You can also enter a phone number on the Idle screen, press <Options> and select Save  SIM Card New  phone number type to open the Create Contact screen with the phone number already entered. 2. Enter the information you want to save for this contact. The following fields are available for input: ...

  • Page 48: Group

    Group Using Group (Menu 2.3) you can organize your contacts into lists such as Family, Office and Friends. You can also assign a unique Caller ID or ringtone to members of the group. Note: Only contacts that are stored on the phone can be added to groups. Adding Contacts to a Group 1.

  • Page 49: Speed Dial List

     Edit: Lets you change the Name, Graphic ID and Ringtone for the highlighted group.  Send Message: Allows you to send a Text Message or Picture Message to group members.  Delete Group: Allows you to delete the selected group. Note: Deleting a group does not delete individual Contact entries.

  • Page 50: Service Number

    2. Press <Options>, select Add New. The following choices are available:  Number: Lets you directly enter the number to be rejected. Press <Save> to add the number to the reject list.  Contacts: Lets you choose one or more numbers from your Contact List.

  • Page 51: My Business Card

    My Business Card This menu option lets you create a Business Card file containing your contact information that can be sent to others for addition to their contact list. 1. From the Idle screen, press  Settings My Business Card. 2.

  • Page 52: Sim Management

    View Contacts from Lets you view All contacts or only those saved on Phone or SIM Card. Sort Contacts by Lets you choose whether to sort contacts by First Name or Last Name. Copy All to Lets you copy all contacts to Phone or SIM Card. Delete All Lets you delete various groups of contacts (All, Phone, SIM Card, or SIM Card (FDN).
  • Page 53 a check mark beside All or each contact you want to copy then press <Copy>.  Delete Contacts from SIM: Lets you delete selected contacts or all contacts saved on your SIM card. Press to place a check mark beside All or each contact you want to delete then press <Delete>. Contacts...

  • Page 54: My Account

    My Account This menu selection (Menu 3) opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the My Account page. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 58. My Account...

  • Page 55: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 4) is used to manage your media files (audio, graphics and other files) and access the audio recorder. Media files are organized in a series of folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files. Audio Ringtones In this folder you can download ringtones using the Internet browser and...
  • Page 56 3. To play the tune, select <Play>. To use the tune as the phone’s ringtone, select Set as then press <Yes> to confirm the choice. To use the tune as a caller ringtone, select Set as Ringtone. Select a contact from the Contact List then press press <Options>...

  • Page 57: Record Audio

    Ringtone Options The following options are available when you press <Options> with a ringtone highlighted. The availability of some of these options depends on the highlighted (selected) file:  Play: Plays the currently selected ringtone.  Send via Message: Lets you send the file to someone else in a picture message.
  • Page 58 Using Record Audio Options Before recording, you can access various options by pressing <Options>. To execute an option, select it and press <Select> or options are available:  Record: Immediately begins recording an audio clip.  Go to Recorded Audio: Takes you to the Recorded Audio folder, where recorded audio clips are stored.

  • Page 59: Recorded Audio

     Properties: Display the properties of the currently selected media file (Name, Date, Format, Length, Size, Lock/Unlock) Recorded Audio This folder is used to store audio files that you create with the built in recorder. 1. From the Idle screen, press ...

  • Page 60: Graphics

    Graphics This folder contains your collections of provided and downloaded pictures as well as those taken with your phone’s internal camera. You can also download pictures and select a picture to be displayed as wallpaper. Get New Graphics The Get New Graphics option allows you to download images from your service provider.

  • Page 61: Picture Options

    1. From the Idle screen, press Picture Album. 2. To view an image, highlight it and press select View. Default Wallpapers The Default Wallpapers menu lists all the standard wallpapers that come with your phone. To select a wallpaper image: 1.

  • Page 62: Other Files

     Sort by: Lets you arrange all your files by Date, Type, Name, or Size.  Properties: Display all the properties of the currently selected file. Other Files This folder provides a location where you can store other types of files on your phone, such as spreadsheets, text files and presentations.
  • Page 63 1. From the Idle screen, press Status. 2. Use the left or right navigation key to toggle between Media, Shared Memory and Picture Message. Use the up and down navigation keys to scroll through a list of folders. and select Media Memory Media...

  • Page 64: Internet

    Internet This menu selection (Menu 5) opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the Rogers Mall home page. You can also view other Internet sites, view sites saved as Bookmarks, create Bookmarks, clear your cache or manage cookies. Accessing an Internet Site There are three ways to access an Internet site: ...

  • Page 65: Browser Options

    Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated at the lower right side of the screen. To change the input mode, press the right soft key choose a mode and press [ information on text input, see “Entering Text”...

  • Page 66: Go To Url

     Exit: Exits the browser and returns to the Idle screen. Press <Yes> to confirm. Go to URL To directly enter an Internet address and access the associated site: 1. From the Idle screen, press [ home page opens. 2. Press <Options> and select Go to URL. 3.

  • Page 67: Edit A Bookmark

     Delete: Removes the Selected bookmark or All bookmarks (only available for bookmarks you have entered). Store a Bookmark Use the following procedure to store a URL in you Bookmarks list. 1. With the browser open and displaying the page, press <Options> and select Add to Bookmarks.
  • Page 68 To delete all bookmarks you have added to the phone: 1. Open your Bookmarks list (see above). 2. Press <Options> and select Delete with a checkmark at the left side to mark for deletion. 3. Press <Delete> and then <Yes> or [ Internet ...

  • Page 69: Messages

    Messages From the Messages menu (Menu 6), you can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including:  Text Message: Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to exchange text messages with other text messaging-capable phones. ...
  • Page 70 While you are composing your message, press <Insert> to attach any of the following files to the message:  Picture: Lets you add a picture from Picture Album or Downloaded Graphics (Note: this changes the message to a picture message). ...
  • Page 71  Advanced Options: Lets you add Subject or attach a File, Business Card, Appointment or Bookmark to the message (Note: this changes the message to a picture message). You can also change the Input Language.  Save to Drafts: Lets you save the message to the Drafts folder for later retrieval.

  • Page 72: Friends

    highlighted. To select a different entry, scroll until the entry you want is highlighted and press [ Use the same procedure to select any additional recipients, then press <Add> to add the recipients to the address box. • Group: Allows you to insert members from your Group lists. Highlight a Group and press [ Highlight a name and press [ entry.

  • Page 73: View Messages

    be sent some time in the future. Outbox messages are moved to the Sent folder after they are successfully sent.  Sent: Stores messages you have sent successfully.  Drafts: Stores unsent messages you have manually saved as drafts. You can access these drafts and send them at a later time. ...
  • Page 74  Send: Allows you to send an unsent message.  Preview: Previews multimedia files attached to the message.  Play: Plays a sound file received with a message.  Call: Makes a call to the message’s originating number.  Resend: Resends the selected message. ...

  • Page 75: Templates

    Templates Templates let you save and reuse commonly used content for text and picture messages. For further details on sending messages, see “Messages” on page 63. Create a Template To create a text template: 1. From the Idle screen, press [ Templates.

  • Page 76: Voice Mail

     Send Message: Allows you to compose a Text Message or Picture Message with the template content inserted into the body of the message.  Delete: Allows you to delete the selected template or multiple templates. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion. Voice Mail This menu selection shows you the access number the phone dials to allow you to access your voice mailbox, if your account supports this service.

  • Page 77: Memory Status

    For details on the various messages settings, see “Messaging Settings” on page 103. Memory Status The Memory Status menu allows you to view the usage and available memory in your phone. It displays the total memory used and available as well as the memory usage for each storage folder.

  • Page 78: Tools

    Tools Tools (Menu 7) enables you to:  Take photos  Record audio files  Set alarms so the phone plays a ringtone at a specific time  View the calendar and organize your schedule  Save notes containing information of interest ...
  • Page 79 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject and framing the picture you want to take on the screen.  Press <Menu> to configure settings or apply effects. For more information, see “Camera Options in Capture Mode” below. ...
  • Page 80 Sepia: Displays the picture in black and white with a sepia tint that makes it look like an old picture. Emboss: Changes the picture to look like an embossed surface. Sketch: Gives the picture the appearance of a pencil sketch. Antique: Displays the picture in black and white with a yellow tint that makes it look like an old picture.

  • Page 81: Record Audio

     Set as: • Wallpaper: Sets the picture as your wallpaper for the idle screen. • Caller ID: Sets the picture as caller ID image for a Contact List entry. Record Audio Record Audio allows you to record audio clips such as voice memos and send audio clips to other people.
  • Page 82 6. Choose Alert Type and press [ Vibration & Melody, or Vibration then Melody then press <OK> or [ 7. Choose Alarm Tone and press [ keys to choose the type of tone (Basic Alarm Tones, Default Ringtones, Downloaded Ringtones, or Recorded Audio) then the up and down navigation keys to choose an option.

  • Page 83: Calendar

    Adding and Deleting Alarms The default alarm display shows Wake-up Alarm (intended for use as an “alarm clock”) and task alarms Alarm 1 to Alarm 4.  You can add up to five additional alarms by pressing <Options> and selecting Create Alarm. ...

  • Page 84: To Change The View

    Week view provides a grid with the days of the week across and daytime hours arranged vertically. Use the navigation keys to move to specific days and times. The same arrow indicators as in Month view appear on the initial indicating the day and colored rectangles indicate the time slots where events are scheduled.

  • Page 85: Creating Calendar Entries

     Settings: Allows you to select the calendar Starting Day (whether weeks start on Sunday or Monday) and Default View By (whether the current month, week or day is displayed when the calendar is opened).  Missed Alarm Events: Provides a list of events with alarm time that has passed.

  • Page 86: Event Options

     Date: If the displayed date for the event is not correct, enter the required date.  Due Date: If the displayed due date is not correct, enter the required date.  Priority: Select High, Normal or Low.  Location: Enter text detailing the location of the appointment. ...

  • Page 87: Notes

    Viewing a Calendar Entry To view the details for a day, highlight the day in the calendar view and press [ ]. To view the details of an entry, highlight it and press [ press <Options> and select View. Notes Notes (Menu 7.5) lets you create and save text files up to 1000 characters that can be viewed later.

  • Page 88: Calculator

    Calculator With this feature (Menu 7.6), you can use the phone as a calculator with basic arithmetic operators (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and numerous math functions. To use the calculator: 1. From the Idle screen, press [ 2. Enter the equation you want to solve. ...

  • Page 89: Converter

    1. From the Idle screen, press [ Calculator. 2. Using the numeric keypad and [ the total amount of the bill in Bill. 3. If you want a percentage other than the default 15%, choose Tip (%) and enter the new value. 4.

  • Page 90: Timer

     To change the preset currency conversion rates, press <Options> and select Currency Rates. Use the navigation keys to select the base rate to use. Use the navigation key to select the value to be changed. Press ], enter the new value using the keypad, press <Save> or [ press <Yes>...

  • Page 91: World Clock

    World Clock World Clock (Menu 7.11) allows you to view the time of day in another part of the world and graphically depicts the position of this time zone relative to the one you are in. Your current time zone is shown on the map by a white vertical line (see “Time &...

  • Page 92: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Using the Games & Apps menu (Menu 8) you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Games Get New Games This selection allows you to download games from your service provider. 1.

  • Page 93: Get New Applications

    Play a Game To play a game: 1. From the Idle screen, press [ 2. Scroll to the game you want to play and press [ <Options> and select Start. 3. The game’s welcome screen displays information about the game. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game.

  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings This menu (Menu 9) lets you customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Sound Profile Sound profiles (Menu 9.1) are groups of customized sound settings to make your phone behave differently in various situations. For example, you may want your incoming call ringtone to play loudly when you are outdoors. Your phone includes the following profiles: ...

  • Page 95: Viewing And Changing Profile Settings

    Viewing and Changing Profile Settings To view or change the settings for a profile, open the Sound Profile screen (see above), choose the profile you want to change and press [ Each profile is divided into three setting categories you can scroll to using the left and right navigation keys.

  • Page 96: Display

     Message Alert Tone: Lets you specify an alert tone for incoming messages.  Message Alert Repetition: Lets you specify whether the message alert tone notifies you of a new message only once, Every 1 Min or Every 2 Min until you open the message. Phone Settings ...

  • Page 97: Light Settings

    Idle Screen Settings To change text attributes for the idle screen: 1. In Idle mode, press [ Screen Settings. 2. The following options are available. Use the left and right navigation keys to change settings. Press [  Text Position: Selects whether text position is Top, Bottom, or Off. ...

  • Page 98: Greeting Message

    1. In Idle mode, press [ Display. 2. The following options are available. Use the left and right navigation keys to change settings. Press [  Font Size: Selects the font size (Large, Medium, or Small).  Font Colour: Selects a text style and colour. The selection includes Basic (Black or White) and Monochrome or Gradation (Pumpkin, Straw, Geranium, Christmas Red, Plum, Pistachio Green, Emerald Green, Teal Green, Aquamarine, Lime Green, Bright Turquoise,...

  • Page 99: Time & Date

    Time & Date Use this menu (Menu 9.3) to configure the settings for the time and date display. To modify Time & Date settings: 1. In Idle mode, press 2. Change settings as required (see below). 3. To save changes, press <Save>. ...

  • Page 100: Phone

    Phone Use this menu (Menu 9.4) to configure phone settings related to the user interface language, shortcuts, key lock, security, and Airplane Mode. You can also check the phone number of the phone. To access phone settings: 1. In Idle mode, press 2.
  • Page 101 • Lock SIM Card: When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. To lock the SIM card, enter a 4 to 8 digit password and press <OK>, then enter it again to confirm. To deactivate the SIM and allow use of a different SIM card, enter the password and press <OK>.

  • Page 102: Calls

     Restore Phone: Resets all phone settings to factory defaults and deletes all user data.  Airplane Mode: For locations where you are not permitted to send or receive calls or access online information, this operating mode lets you use all other phone functions. When it is on, the Airplane Mode icon is displayed on the Idle screen.

  • Page 103: Voice Call

     Call Answer: Selects the available methods for answering a call on your phone (Send Key, Any Key). The phone can always be answered by pressing [  Call Status Tones: Lets you activate alert tones that sound during a call.
  • Page 104  Busy: Forwards calls when you are on another phone call. Choose call type and press <Select> or to Activate. In the Forward to box, enter the destination phone number or press <Options> to select a number from your Contacts or Voice Mail.
  • Page 105 . Use the left and right navigation keys to change the setting (Activate, Deactivate). Highlight the Password box, enter the Call Barring password and press whether call barring is activated or deactivated for the selected call type. To change the Call Barring password: 1.

  • Page 106: Connectivity

    Note: For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service. Connectivity The Connectivity menu (Menu 9.6) let you manage the settings associated with Bluetooth and Network connections. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet.
  • Page 107  Grey for unpaired devices  Blue for paired devices  Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone To connect to a Bluetooth Device: 1. Find Bluetooth devices within range (see above). On the device list, highlight the device you want to connect to and press <Select> or 2.

  • Page 108: Network Selection

     Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects the phone and the other device (Bluetooth headset only).  Service List: Access the Bluetooth service list of the device.  Rename: Rename the paired device.  Authorize Device/Unauthorize Device: Determines whether the phone asks you to permit connection when the device tries to connect to it. ...

  • Page 109: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings The Applications Settings menu (Menu 9.7) provides a convenient way to access most settings menus for phone functions from one list. These menus can be accessed from their respective applications as well and most are described in more detail in other sections of this manual. Messaging Settings This menu (Menu 9.7.1) lets you configure the default settings for the following messaging features:...
  • Page 110  Picture Message: Lets you configure the delivery parameters used when sending a picture (MMS) message.  Delivery Options: • Delivery Report: When this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. • Read Reply: When this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient.

  • Page 111: Browser Settings

     Push Message • Receive: Specifies push message reception (Always, Never, Text Message-C specific). • Service Centre: Lets you change the service center phone number.  Broadcast Message: Broadcast messages are transmitted to all phones within the area by your service provider. •...

  • Page 112: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera settings (Menu 9.7.3) let you set the default preferences for camera functionality. Use the up and down navigation keys to scroll to individual options, then the left and right navigation keys to make a selection. When you are finished, press ...

  • Page 113: Calendar Settings

    Record Audio Settings Record Audio settings (Menu 9.7.4) let you specify the following audio recording preferences:  Recording Time: Lets you specify the maximum allowable length of an audio recording made with the phone (1 Hour or Limit for Picture Message).

  • Page 114: Memory Status

    My Number: Phone number of the SIM card used in the phone.  Manufacturer: Samsung  Model: SGH-A256  Firmware Version: the version number of the phone operating software  Browser Version: The version number for the Internet browser included in the phone.
  • Page 115  Language: Phone operating language (as set in the Language settings, see Language in “Phone” on page 94). Settings...

  • Page 116: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ...
  • Page 117 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays  The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again.  You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 118 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note  the model and serial numbers of your phone  your warranty details  a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems ); the number ) to weak (...

  • Page 119: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 120: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the phone a minimum from the body.

  • Page 121: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.  Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.  Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 122: Operating Environment

    battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C (32 F).  Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.

  • Page 123: Hearing Aids

    against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 124: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.

  • Page 125: Emergency Calls

    Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include the areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

  • Page 126: Other Important Safety Information

    the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Other Important Safety Information  Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
  • Page 127 Keep the phone dry. Precipitation and humidity contain minerals that may corrode electronic circuits. Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. Do not use or store the phone in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts may become damaged or clogged.

  • Page 128: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 129: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

     Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

  • Page 130: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    PCS Body: 0.72 W/kg Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

  • Page 131: A Guide To Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Tens of millions of people in North America today take advantage of the unique combination of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone. Quite simply, the wireless phone gives people the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere, anytime with the boss, with a client, with the kids, with emergency personnel or even with the police.
  • Page 132 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road.
  • Page 133 need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix-they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car.

  • Page 134: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.
  • Page 135 wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
  • Page 136 FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ...
  • Page 137 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
  • Page 138 products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 6. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 139 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
  • Page 140 compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
  • Page 141 11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
  • Page 142 World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 143: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 144 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 145 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 146 (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 147 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.

  • Page 148: Index

    Index Access Codes Alarms All Calls Answering call second call Audio Audio Recorder Auto Redial Battery charging installing low indicator removing Battery Precautions Bluetooth Activation Searching for new devices Bluetooth Connectivity Bookmarks Broadcast Messages Browser Browser Settings Business Card Calculator Calendar Appointment Call Barring...
  • Page 149 End Key Entering Text Using Number Mode Using T9 mode Using the Symbol Mode Explosive Environments FCC Notice Friends Function key Games & Apps Games & Apps key Get New Graphics Ring Tunes Getting Started activating your phone Graphics Groups Health and Safety Information Hold Call Icons...
  • Page 150 On/off Switch Operating Environment Other Files Outbox Password Phone activating display icons layout switching on/off Phone Settings Phone Status Settings Photos taking Picture Message PIN2 Power On/Power Off/Menu Exit key PUK2 Radio Frequency Signals Received Calls Recent Recipient Record Audio Record Audio Settings Recorded Audio Recording audio...
  • Page 151 Stopwatch Switching on/off Symbol key Symbol Mode T9 Mode Templates Text Entering Input Mode Text Message Settings Time format Timer Tip Calculator Tones alert tones Tools menu Transfer Files to PC Transferring Files Travel adapter View Messages Voice Call Forwarding Voice Mail Voice mail key Volume Key...

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